Rupa Lakha, Partner
Rupa is a highly experienced construction lawyer.
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About
Rupa specialises in project advisory work, dispute avoidance and dispute resolution, including mediation, adjudication and litigation. Rupa regularly acts for all parts of the supply chain, from major developers to consultants to sub-contractors.
Rupa's recent clients include Derwent London Plc, The Dorchester Collection, London & Regional, Bouygues Construction, Howard de Walden Estates, Vascroft Contractors Limited and Permasteelisa.
Rupa has been highly commended for her work and expertise, and is regularly quoted in the press. She has also been ranked in The Legal 500 ‘Next Generation Lawyers’ for Construction: contentious and non-contentious and recently was recognised as a ‘Future Leader in Construction’ by Who’s Who Legal. Rupa also leads on the development of the firm’s India Desk, a dedicated group bringing together the firm’s broad expertise to assist British Asians and Indian nationals navigating the complex UK legal spectrum and cross border issues.
Rupa is admitted to practise in England and Wales and is a qualified mediator.
Experience
- Acting for a developer in High Court Proceedings in relation to a claim against its designer and trade contractor for defective air-conditioning in a key office building; the matter was settled successfully through mediation
- Acting on behalf of a provider in a PFI scheme in negotiations for claims against its contractor for defects at a Council headquarters; this dispute was settled through negotiations
- Acting on behalf of a prestigious hotel group in relation to claims against its contractor and professional team
- Acting successfully for a developer in an adjudication on a dispute over a final account with its contractor
- Acting on behalf of a major concrete sub-contractor in high Court proceedings against its insurer; the dispute was settled successfully through mediation
Our thinking
Rupa Lakha
Rupa Lakha quoted by Legal Week on the liberalisation of the Indian legal market
The proposed trade deal could be “the proper catalyst for liberalisation”.
Rupa Lakha
Construction & Insolvency webinar
Our webinar gives insight into how Covid impacts termination of contracts and insolvency of a member of the supply chain.
Rupa Lakha
Rupa Lakha quoted by Asian Wealth Magazine on the implications of Covid-19 on the UK construction industry
Rupa Lakha
The challenges of COVID-19 - A compare and contrast between India and the UK
An in-depth discussion on the impact of COVID-19 on the legal sector in the UK and India as well as the Indian economy.
Rupa Lakha
Rupa Lakha writes for Construction Law magazine on the reform of payment practices
Rupa Lakha
Rupa Lakha interviewed by Asian Wealth Magazine on the lessons to be learned from the COVID-19 pandemic
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Rupa Lakha, Ruby Dalal and Sangna Chauhan interviewed by Asian Wealth Magazine on the importance of International Women’s Day
Charlotte Pender
International Women’s Day 2020 – 8 Women for 8 March
International Women’s Day offers us a great opportunity to celebrate inspirational women and our female colleagues.
Rupa Lakha
Late payment and the Prompt Payment Code: Where to from here?
Late payment is a key issue in the construction industry, affecting not only smaller businesses and those lower down the supply chain.
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Rupa Lakha quoted by LexisNexis on the issues of late payment in the construction industry
Rupa Lakha
Levels, levels, levels - adding floors to existing structures
In a world where major cities have a lack of vacant space adding levels to existing structures is way to increase usable space and value.
James Souter
Building Up: Adding Additional Storeys
Read the latest edition of our 'Building Up' publication, focusing on adding additional storeys on existing buildings.
David Savage
Construct.Law - Winter 2019
Welcome to our winter edition of Construct.Law bringing you legal and commercial insight into issues facing the construction industry.
Rupa Lakha
It's About Time!
A summary of the most frequently asked questions on time.
David Savage
Construct.Law - Winter 2017
Welcome to our winter edition of Construct.Law bringing you legal and commercial insight into issues facing the construction industry.